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Tag Archives: Michal
Christian Symbolism
Here’s an odd little item for your contemplation: Christian Symbolism, supposedly written by “Michal” Williams. ‘Michal’ is the somewhat unflattering nickname CW gave to his wife Florence, but which stuck so hard she even chose it as her nom de … Continue reading
Posted in Book Summaries
Tagged art, book summaries, Michal, Romantic Theology, themes, theology
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Charles Williams was drunk-texting on Christmas
Apparently, if you believe @Oddest_Inkling, Charles Williams and C. S. Lewis went on a road trip on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. In case you missed it, here’s what CW tweeted out (plus a few interjections from his followers). Road … Continue reading
Posted in Arthuriana, Inklings, Themes
Tagged Arthuriana, C.S. Lewis, Inklings, love, Michal, Phyllis, Romantic Theology, themes
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The Inklings: Their Lives, Loves, and Literature
Are you getting ready to watch the upcoming Hobbit film? If so, considering learning a bit more about the lives of the Inklings — Tolkien, Lewis, and Williams — before immersing yourself in the so-called “Defining Moment of the Middle-earth … Continue reading
Posted in Biography
Tagged bio, C.S. Lewis, Inklings, J.R.R. Tolkien, love, Michal, Phyllis
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Love at Home and Work: “Windows of Night,” 1924
In this phase of the life of The Oddest Inkling, I am posting summaries of each of CW’s books in chronological order. These are punctuated by related posts on themes, events, and people in his life as they relate to … Continue reading
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Tagged book summaries, Michal, Oxford University Press, themes, works
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Poems of Conformity, part 2
Yesterday I posted Part One of my discussion of Poems of Conformity. Here is part two; tune in tomorrow for part three. Charles Williams Summary #3: Poems of Conformity (1917) ROMANTIC THEOLOGY The concept of Romantic Theology is very highly … Continue reading
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Tagged book summaries, Michal, Romantic Theology, the two ways, themes, theology, works
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The Silver Stair part 2
Two days ago, I posted the first half of my summary of The Silver Stair. Today, I discuss the major themes that are present in this early work of poetry. This early sonnet sequence, written when Williams was in his … Continue reading
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Tagged Arthuriana, love, Michal, Phyllis, poetry, Romantic Theology, Rosicruciana, the City, themes, theology, works
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The Silver Stair, 1912
In this phase of the life of The Oddest Inkling, I am posting summaries of each of CW’s books, one book per week, in chronological order. These will be punctuated by related posts on themes, events, and people in his … Continue reading
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Tagged love, Michal, poetry, Romantic Theology, the two ways, themes, theology, works
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Torn by Doubt: CW’s “Crisis of Schism”
As you know by now from this series on themes, Charles Williams’ imaginative theology and creative writings revolve around eight interrelated topics: 1. Co-Inherence 2. Romantic theology 3. The Two Ways 4. Ritual Objects 5. The Crisis of Schism 6. … Continue reading
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Tagged Arthuriana, bio, Descent Into Hell, literary theory, Michal, Phyllis, Romantic Theology, schism, themes
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Drunkards or Monks? “The Two Ways” as a major CW theme
As I posted last time, Charles Williams’ imaginative theology and creative writings revolve around eight interrelated themes: 1. Co-Inherence 2. Romantic theology 3. The Two Ways 4. Ritual Objects 5. The Crisis of Schism 6. Mystical Tranquility 7. The City … Continue reading
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Tagged love, Michal, Phyllis, Place of the Lion, the two ways, themes, theology
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On Love in War: CW’s life 1939-1945
Two weeks ago we looked at CW’s childhood and early life, 1886-1908. Last week we examined the first phase of his career, 1908-1939. Today we discuss his final, most prolific years, 1939-1945. Please send me any questions you have about … Continue reading
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Tagged Arthuriana, bio, C.S. Lewis, Inklings, love, Michal, Oxford, Phyllis, Place of the Lion
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